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On this episode Pat sits down with Christine Kenna, Managing Partner of Ignia, a pan-american VC firm that invests in early and Series-A stage tech businesses. You will learn about: Playing the Venture Game in emerging markets, how to think about liquidity The importance of building track record through multiple vintages Is the American style Venture model even applicable to LatAm? You can find Christine on LinkedIn here.

Conversé con Tanya Beja, socia de AlleyCorp, un fondo de venture capital de EEUU que ha respaldado empresas como Ualá, MongoDB y Business Insider. Alleycorp fue fundado por Kevin Ryan, uno de los emprendedores e inversionistas en tecnología más reconocidos de Nueva York.Anteriormente, Tanya trabajó en IGNIA, un fondo pionero en inversión de impacto en México, y en la Robin Hood Foundation, que ha distribuido más de $1,250 millones para combatir la pobreza en EEUU.Hoy Tanya y yo hablamos sobre:Cómo operan los inversionistas de EEUU vs. LatinoaméricaLo que necesitas saber antes de vender o levantar capital en EEUUCómo evaluar equipos emprendedores-Este episodio es presentado por: Hubspot para Startups:Crece tu startup sin perder tiempo ni dinero. Acelera tus ventas y marketing con automatizaciones y herramientas de IA. Empieza con hasta un 50% de descuento y $80,000 en beneficios para founders.

IN THIS EPISODE: In this unique episode taking us to Latin America, Denise Silber interviews HBS alumna Christine Kenna,  Partner at a leading early-stage VC fund in Mexico,  in order to explore and amplify the often overlooked opportunities for venture capital investment in the region. Drawing from her experience as a former Silicon Valley executive, operational manager in LatAm, and board member, Christine Kenna shares insights on identifying innovative business models and supporting entrepreneurs in this emerging market. Listeners will gain valuable takeaways on the region's tech landscape, the importance of local partnerships, and the evolving role of women in venture capital. Christine Kenna also discusses her initiatives to empower women in VC, the necessary balance between personal values and profess GUEST BIO: Christine Kenna, an alumna of the Harvard Business School, is Partner at IGNIA, a leading venture capital fund investing in global technology companies reinventing the way to do business across Latin America. Christine, a trailblazer in the investor and entrepreneurial ecosystems, co-founded Mujeres Invirtiendo and MBA Mujeres de México to accelerate the careers of professional women in LatAm. With 15+ years of VC experience, she serves on IGNIA´s boards and is an independent Board Member of ALSEA and the Kauffman Fellows. Recognized as one of Latin America's top female investors, Christine's background includes leadership roles at Google, EF Education First, and EY Parthenon and The Guggenheim Foundation.  Christine did her undergraduate degree at Duke University and is a Kauffman Fellow.

Pato Bichara es el fundador y CEO de Collective Academy, la primera neo-universidad enfocada en transformar el futuro de Latinoamérica conectando profesionales de los negocios y la tecnología con los futuros tomadores de decisión de alto impacto. comenzó su carrera como consultor en Bain & Company México y The Bridgespan Group. También fue parte del equipo de Polymath Ventures y del equipo de inversión de IGNIA. En este episodio hablamos de temas como la educación permanente, la inteligencia artificial y el mundo laboral, mantenerse aprendiendo y blindar tu carrera para el futuro.

This week's Espresso covers news from Winnin, Relif, Escala, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:28] – Winnin closes Series A round led by Kaszek and Alexia Ventures[00:43] – Chilean fintech Relif raises $400K[00:55] – Escala raises $12M funding round[01:11] – Tapi raises $22M led by Kaszek[01:25] – Digitt raises $50M from CoVentureResources & people mentioned:Startups: Winnin, Relif, Escala, Tapi, DigittVCs:  Kaszek, Alexia Ventures, ChileGlobal Angels, IGNIA, Alaya Capital, CoVenture

En el episodio 222 de Cuentos Corporativos, los hosts Adrián Palomares y Adolfo Álvarez nos llevan a un viaje fascinante a través del emprendimiento de Ignacio Álvarez, CEO de Moneypool. Este episodio es una ventana abierta a la mente de un emprendedor apasionado y persistente, que ha transformado la forma en que se realizan las colectas y pagos grupales en México.Puedes escuchar este episodio en las siguientes plataformas:* Youtube* Spotify* Apple PodcastLa génesis de MoneypoolIgnacio Álvarez, también conocido como "Nacho", comparte cómo su amor por resolver problemas lo llevó a crear Moneypool. Desde joven, Nacho mostró una inclinación natural hacia el emprendimiento, organizando torneos de fútbol en su vecindario para recaudar fondos. Esta experiencia temprana sentó las bases para su futura empresa, donde identificar y resolver problemas se convirtió en su principal motivación.Nacho relata cómo Moneypool surgió de la necesidad de simplificar las colectas grupales, conocidas como “coperachas” en varios países de América Latina. Durante su tiempo en el fondo de capital emprendedor IGNIA, Nacho observó que no había una solución eficiente para este problema común. Decidió entonces crear Moneypool, una plataforma que no sólo facilita las colectas sino que también añade transparencia al proceso, permitiendo a los usuarios ver quién ha contribuido y cuánto.Retos y logros de MoneypoolComo todo emprendimiento, Moneypool ha enfrentado numerosos desafíos. Nacho comparte una anécdota sobre un ataque de fraude masivo poco después del lanzamiento de la plataforma. A pesar del susto inicial, él y su equipo lograron implementar medidas de seguridad avanzadas, incluyendo modelos de machine learning para predecir y prevenir transacciones fraudulentas. Esta resiliencia no solo salvó la empresa sino que la posicionó como líder en seguridad de pagos en línea.Un momento destacado en la historia de Moneypool fue durante el terremoto de 2017 en la Ciudad de México. En las 48 horas posteriores al sismo, se crearon alrededor de 400 grupos en Moneypool, recaudando más de 3 millones de pesos para ayudar a los afectados. Este evento subrayó el potencial de la plataforma para movilizar recursos rápidamente y de manera efectiva en momentos de crisis.Visión a futuroMirando hacia el futuro, Nacho tiene una visión clara: expandir Moneypool para convertirse en una red de distribución de productos financieros personalizados. Su objetivo es usar la tecnología para ofrecer productos de crédito, ahorro e inversión que se ajusten mejor a las necesidades y comportamientos de los usuarios. Este enfoque innovador busca superar las limitaciones de los productos financieros tradicionales, que a menudo no reflejan la verdadera capacidad y voluntad de pago de las personas.Este episodio de Cuentos Corporativos no solo ofrece una mirada profunda al viaje emprendedor de Nacho Álvarez, sino que también inspira a otros a seguir sus pasos. La historia de Moneypool es un testimonio de cómo la determinación y la innovación pueden transformar desafíos en oportunidades y, en última instancia, mejorar la vida de muchas personas.No te pierdas este episodio para aprender más sobre la trayectoria de Nacho Álvarez y cómo Moneypool está revolucionando las finanzas personales en México. Escucha el episodio completo en tu plataforma de podcast preferida y únete al Club de Amigos de Cuentos Corporativos para estar al tanto de futuros episodios y contenido exclusivo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cuentoscorporativos.substack.com

En el episodio de esta semana, una conversación con Álvaro Rodríguez, de Ignia, sobre lo que esperamos que suceda este año en el ecosistema emprendedor de este país. Además, comida mexicana en EUA, la compensación de los managers de Walmart, cómo van los bancos y la nueva directora de Tesla. Notas del episodio2:13 - Comida mexicana en EUA5:58 - Compensación de los managers de Walmart11:16 - Cómo van los bancos19:25 - La nueva directora de Tesla23:15 - Entrevista con Álvaro RodríguezRecomendaciones de la semanaArtículo sobre Taco PalenquePodcast sobre Patek PhilippePrueba Whitepaper 30 días gratis http://whitepaper.com.mx/30day

Descubre el fascinante mundo del capital de riesgo en América Latina con Fran García, Investment Associate en Bridge Latam y el creador del popular podcast 'Levantando'. Escucha este capítulo donde Fran comparte su experiencia en el ecosistema de inversión de riesgo, entrevista a emprendedores e inversionistas destacados, y ofrece valiosos consejos para aquellos interesados en el mundo del venture capital. En esta fascinante conversación, Fran profundiza en temas clave del venture capital, incluyendo el proceso de decisión en la inversión, la dificultad de levantar un fondo de venture capital, la importancia de ser un fondo generalista, y el potencial de crecimiento del ecosistema de venture capital en México y Brasil. Además, Fran ofrece recomendaciones de recursos y consejos para emprendedores en el mundo del venture capital. Principales temas durante la conversación: Experiencia en diferentes fondos de inversión de México Lanzar un podcast para inversionistas Beneficios de ser creador de contenido en el venture capital Tomar deciciones basado en datos, como VC Desarrollamos un algoritmo de inteligencia artificial que nos ayuda a invertir Diferencias entre el ecosistema de capital de riesgo de México y Brasil Sobre Fran García: Fran García works as an Investment Associate at Bridge Latam and is well-known for his popular podcast, Levantando Podcast, which is the top Venture Capital podcast in Latin America. He shares a lot of useful information about venture capital and startups on Twitter and Substack. Before this, he was in charge of the venture capital part of Melek Capital, a big investment office in Monterrey. Fran started his career in investing with Dux Capital, a company that invests in new businesses in Latin America. He also has a bachelor's degree in Economics from ITAM. Sobre Levantando Podcast: Es un podcast donde platico con los Fund Managers de los mejores VCs en LatAm. Hoy el podcast está en el top 10% de Spotify y han participado VCs como Kaszek, DILA, Wollef, IGNIA, NXTP, 500, Dalus, Latitud Ventures, entre otros.

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Edrizio de la Cruz. Edrizio is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and the first Latino Y-Combinator Visiting Partner. He is most known for selling FinTech startup, Arcus to MasterCard, in its first Latin America acquisition. In 2013, Edrizio founded Arcus, a payments-as-a-service platform, secured $19M in funding from Y-Combinator, Ignia, SoftBank, and Citi Ventures, and grew the company to 100+ employees and 100+ clients, including Walmart, 7-Eleven, Santander, BBVA, and Rappi, before selling the business in 2021. Background wise, Edrizio is a Dominican immigrant who grew up in Harlem. To make ends meet, he dropped out of college to work as an aircraft technician, but he later returned to get his degree, worked on Wall Street, and earned an MBA from The Wharton School. Edrizio is extremely passionate about supporting other founders of color to win in Silicon Valley and has established himself as one of the thought leaders on helping aspiring entrepreneurs fundraise and succeed. He has written a book titled Underdog Founder, which will be published in September. It is a practical, no-nonsense playbook for entrepreneurs that lays out seven key principles for rising above racism, poverty, imposter syndrome, and every imaginable and unimaginable startup obstacle.   Learn more and connect with Edrizio de la Cruz by visiting him on   Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdrizioCruz?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor       Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber   If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below  https://kitcaster.com/rtg/  For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* **********************************************************************

In The Underdog Founder. Edrizio De La Cruz shares his odyssey as a Dominican immigrant who grew up in Harlem, dropped out of college and the US Air force, to become aircraft technician and help makes ends meet. He later returned to college, worked on Wall Street, and earned his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In 2013, Edrizio co-founded Arcus, a fintech company that was backed by Y Combinator, Citi Ventures, SoftBank, and Ignia. In 2021, the company was ultimately sold to Mastercard.We discussed the importance of understanding what fuels one's entrepreneurial spirit. As Edrizio wisely puts it, "Ideas may change, teams may change... But what doesn't change is what drives you." Being in the company of smarter individuals, the significance of cultivating grit, and the role of sheer perseverance in the startup world are key highlights of our conversation.A captivating moment from our talk was Edrizio's recollection of rejecting a stable job at Citi for a more uncertain future. His conviction shines through when he says, "Sometimes you have to burn the bridges, and the only way to move forward is to have nothing to go back to."Listeners can expect an infusion of motivation, drawing from Edrizio's own experiences, and the assurance that every obstacle can indeed be transformed into a massive opportunity.Key Takeaways: The unparalleled power of understanding what drives you. "Cultivate grit, startups become a game of stamina." Surrounding yourself with smarter people can elevate your game. The pivotal role of tenacity in startup success.

From selling guavas in a barrio in Santo Domingo as a child, to selling his startup to Mastercard in Silicon Valley, Edrizio De La Cruz shares his inspirational entrepreneur journey. Edrizio is the author of the new book "The Underdog Founder - How to Go from Unseen to Unstoppable". Show notes page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/490-edrizio-de-la-cruz-entrepreneurship/ Edrizio is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and the first Latino Y-Combinator Visiting Partner. He is most known for selling FinTech startup Arcus to MasterCard, in its first Latin America acquisition. In 2013, Edrizio founded Arcus, a payments-as-a-service platform, secured $19M in funding from Y-Combinator, Ignia, SoftBank, and Citi Ventures, and grew the company to 100+ employees and 100+ clients, including Walmart, 7-Eleven, Santander, BBVA, and Rappi, before selling the business in 2021. "Underdog Founder" shares Edrizio De La Cruz's improbable odyssey from selling guavas in a Dominican barrio to co-founding his startup, Arcus, in Silicon Valley. Arcus was recognized by Forbes as one of the most successful startups of 2021 and was later sold to Mastercard. This no-nonsense playbook is for the entrepreneurial dark horse, a memoir and business narrative that presents seven key principles to rise above racism, poverty, imposter syndrome, and every imaginable and unimaginable startup obstacle. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com  

LifeBlood: We talked about how to get to the point where you can feel and know “I am unstoppable,” the qualities which are necessary for success as a startup Founder, deciding to be a victor instead of a victim, and how to shape your perspective to your benefit with Edrizio De La Cruz, former Y Combinator Visiting Partner who sold his company to MasterCard.        Listen to learn the two things that make Edrizio different! Ex-Y Combinator Visiting Partner shares 7 principles on how to turn obstacles into opportunities in his new book   In The Underdog Founder. Edrizio De La Cruz shares his odyssey as a Dominican immigrant who grew up in Harlem, dropped out of college and the US Air force, to become aircraft technician and help makes ends meet. He later returned to college, worked on Wall Street, and earned his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In 2013, Edrizio co-founded Arcus, a fintech company that was backed by Y Combinator, Citi Ventures, SoftBank, and Ignia. In 2021, the company was ultimately sold to Mastercard.   You can learn more about Edrizio at EdrizioDeLaCruz.com, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you'd like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live.  Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeblood

The following article of the finance industry is: “The True Value of a Strong Startup Networking for Latin America” by Fabrice Serfati, General Partner and Managing Director of IGNIA Partners

This week on The #MiamiTech Podcast the hosts chat with Edrizio De La Cruz.Edrizio is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor and occasional stand up comic :-)He's a Dominican immigrant who grew up in Harlem. He dropped out of college to work as an aircraft technician to help make ends meet. He ultimately went back to college, worked on Wall Street and earned an MBA from The Wharton School.In 2013, he co-founded Arcus, a fintech company. He worked with an incredible team to build the company from scratch to 100+ employees, 100+ clients and raised $19M in funding from Y-Combinator, Ignia, Softbank and Citi Ventures. In 2021, the company was sold to Mastercard.Topics on Deck:- Hitting Rock Bottom & Persevering- Wining 200K with Visa Everywhere Initiative- Getting Acquired By Mastercard- His Time As A Partner At Y Combinator- Writing A Book To Help Underdog Founders- And More!Learn more about Edrizio: https://www.edriziodelacruz.com/Follow Edrizio on Twitter:https://twitter.com/EdrizioCruz @EdrizioCruzLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edrizio-de-la-cruz-2b8ab75/ Learn more about Arcus: https://www.arcusfi.comFollow the Hosts:Brian Breslin @BrianBreslinMaria Derchi @MariaDerchiIf Interested in being on the podcast please email: Miamitechpod@gmail.comPlease Like + Subscribe + Rate + Review!#miamitech #miamitechpod #crypto #nft #technology #startup

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The following article of the finance industry is: “The Need for More Diverse VC Teams in VC Funds” by Fabrice Serfati, General Partner & Managing Director of IGNIA Partners

The following article of the finance industry is: “Why Investors Remain Hesitant in Latam and Why They Shouldn't Be” by Fabrice Serfati, General Partner and Managing Director of IGNIA Partners

A decade ago, to say the Latin American fintech industry was nascent would have been an overstatement. While there were a handful of enterprising startups, no one had achieved much scale and there was very little funding available to help. And yet, these bootstrapping entrepreneurs were at the forefront at what would soon be a thriving industry.Today, Latin American fintech is hot, although like the rest of the fintech world it has cooled down somewhat in 2022. My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One podcast is Christine Kenna, a partner at IGNIA, a Mexican VC firm, where she has spent more than a decade. During that time, she has witnessed and participated in the explosive growth of the fintech industry.In this podcast you will learn:How Christine came to Mexico and to IGNIA.What it was like being an investor in Mexico a decade ago.When they first started paying attention to fintech.How IGNIA has responded to the changing investing environment.What it means to entrepreneurs to have big name American VCs in the region now.The different environments for early stage and later stage investment.The most interesting areas of fintech today in Latin America.Why cash is still so prevalent in Mexico today.Why Christine is bullish on crypto long term.Why LatAm entrepreneurs are always looking cross border.The stage of companies IGNIA focuses on.The quality of the entrepreneurs approaching her today.What Christine is most excited about for the future of LatAm fintech.Connect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes

Fabrice Serfati es un Venture Capitalist experto en negocios disruptivos en Latam, además de un apasionado mentor de emprendedores. A lo largo de su carrera, Fabrice se ha enfocado en temas de Estrategia, Finanzas y Construcción de cultura en las Start Ups organizacionales. En sus 15 años de ser Inversionista en VC ha participado en las ventas exitosas de empresas del portafolio de lGNIA a empresas multinacionales y a otros fondos globales, además de participar en los consejos de las compañías del portafolio en los sectores Fintech, Ecommerce y HRTech.  Fabrice fue Director de Finanzas Corporativas de Vitro, donde administró un portafolio de deuda de más de US $1,500 millones y fue responsable de la estructuración de transacciones de crédito por más de US$6,000 millones. Fabrice inició su Carrera profesional en Banco Santander donde ocupó varias posiciones en México y Nueva York.

The following article of the finance industry is: “Is Lack of Latam Startup IPOs a Problem for VCs? No. Here's Why” by Fabrice Serfati, General Partner & Managing Director of IGNIA Partners

Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below: This podcast episode is sponsored by MoneyLion. MoneyLion provides an all-in-one mobile banking experience. You choose the tools you need when you need them — and they complement the financial accounts you already have. They'll help you decide what's right for you, but the choice is always yours. Welcome to your daily FinTech news! NEWS HIGHLIGHT ANNA Money has severed its ties with two Russian billionaires, who had indirectly become major shareholders in the fintech. Both billionaires (Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven) are reportedly close to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and have been named among the Russian oligarchs covered by US and EU sanctions. Link here FINTECH NEWS #donedeal Jack Henry & Associates is to acquire Payrailz, adding the company's next-generation digital payment capabilities, including real-time P2P payments, to Jack Henry's payments ecosystem. Link here Founderpath recently secured $145 million in debt and equity financing to help B2B SaaS founders grow their businesses without diluting ownership. Link here. The BNPL fintech Kontempo has raised over $30M in a seed round led by Portage. The funding comprised $6.5M in equity and $25M in debt. Other participants in this round were Scor P&C Ventures, Upper90, Asymmetric Capital Partners, Tectonic Ventures, and Ignia. Link here Jodo raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Tiger Global and joined by existing investors Elevation Capital and Matrix Partners India. Link here Unstoppable Finance secured a €12.5 million round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners to launch a non-custodial crypto wallet. Link here

The following article of the finance industry is: “Has VC Doomsday Hit Latin America Too?” by Fabrice Serfati, General Partner & Managing Director of IGNIA Partners

This week's Espresso covers updates from UnDosTres, Revolut, Anyone AI, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:28] - Anyone AI closes a $1.5M pre-seed round[00:59] - UnDosTres closed a $30M Series B investment round[01:37] - Wibond extended its seed round, closing at $6M[02:16] - Merama acquires the Latin American startups Miind Brands and Culotte[02:54] - Mottu raised $40M in a Series B round and in debt financing[03:42] - Revolut announces plans to expand its business to Brazil[04:21] - Interview with Javier Sánchez Aldana, Managing Partner at Carabela[06:51] - Crossing Borders revisits a greatest hits episode featuring Agustin Feuerhake, Founder of Fintual[07:07] - Alejandro Guízar's article “Why is digital banking the first step toward financial inclusion in Mexico?”Resources & people mentioned:Companies & Startups: Merama, Anyone AI, UnDosTres, Wibond, Merama, Miind Brands, Culotte, Mottu, Revolut, Dooper, Gabu, Zuru, FintualVCs, Accelerators, Institutions: Latitud Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Canvas Ventures, Magma Partners, DC Ventures, IGNIA, Dalus Capital, Y Combinator, Trousdale, Soma Capital, Fintech Capital, Eureka Capital, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, Verde Asset, Base Partners, Crankstart, CarabelaPeople: Harriet Heyman, Michael Moritz, Javier Sánchez Aldana, Agustin Feuerhake, Alejandro Guízar

As the crypto market matures, owners of “pristine” digital assets will increasingly be able to use their holdings as collateral for an array of financial services, according to Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra. Founded in 2014, crypto wealth management platform Abra closed a $55 million Series C last September led by IGNIA and Blockchain Capital. In this episode of The Scoop, Barhydt explains why the recent Terra blow-up has no impact on crypto's disruptive potential, and how a new wave of crypto-backed financial products promises to unlock more utility for long-term holders. As Barhydt explains, “Most banks won't recognize crypto — I don't even know any that will recognize crypto when they're trying to figure out your financial status, when you're trying to qualify for a mortgage…” Just last month, Abra announced a partnership with Propy — the company who sold a Florida home for $650,000 using an NFT — allowing crypto holders to apply for loans using their crypto as collateral. While Abra is “not financing homes yet,” allowing long-term crypto holders to use their digital assets as collateral for down payments on property is a sign of maturity for the asset class, according to Barhydt. If crypto can become pristine digital collateral like Barhydt imagines, he believes the implications will be felt around the world: “The banking system knows that I have this much bitcoin, it lends me this amount of money to complete my payments, and that's debited later — that's a much more efficient way to process credit transactions in countries where there is no credit scoring system, which is most countries, so having a kind of digital collateral changes everything.” Episode 44 of Season 4 of The Scoop was recorded remotely with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra. Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Email feedback and revision requests to podcast@theblockcrypto.com. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors Fireblocks, Coinbase Prime & Cross River Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to securely scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Fireblocks serves over 725 financial institutions, has secured the transfer of over $1.5 trillion in digital assets, and has a unique insurance policy that covers assets in storage & transit. For more information, please visit www.fireblocks.com. About Coinbase Prime Coinbase Prime is an integrated solution that provides institutional investors with an advanced trading platform, secure custody, and prime services to manage all their crypto assets in one place. Coinbase Prime fully integrates crypto trading and custody on a single platform, and gives clients the best all-in pricing in their network using their proprietary Smart Order Router and algorithmic execution. For more information, visit www.coinbase.com/prime. About Cross River Cross River is powering today's most innovative crypto companies, with banking and payments solutions you can rely on, including fiat on/off ramp solutions. Whether you are a crypto exchange, NFT marketplace, or wallet, Cross River's API-based, all-in-one platform enables banking as a service, ACH & wire transfers, push-to-card disbursements, real-time payments, and virtual accounts and subledgers. Request your fiat on/off ramp solution now at crossriver.com/crypto.

Pato Bichara Assad, CEO de Collective Academy, la neo-universidad acelerando a los líderes de negocios y tecnología en América Latina, a través de sus programas de maestría, pre-grado y aprendizaje corporativo. Este episodio es presentado por Jeeves ---> Ve a https://www.tryjeeves.com/?ref=TRUEGROWTH#Signup (TryJeeves.com) e ingresa nuestro código de referido TRUEGROWTH, en cuestión de días tendrás tarjetas de crédito físicas y virtuales ilimitadas para todo tu equipo. Además de su día a día como emprendedor, Pato es socio en Xochi Ventures, un fondo de Venture Capital enfocado en empresas disrumpiendo industrias tradicionales en América Latina, y miembro del Consortium for Learning Innovation de McKinsey & Company. Anteriormente fue parte del equipo de Polymath Ventures en Colombia, lanzando empresas para la clase media Latinoamericana, y del equipo de inversión de IGNIA, el fondo mexicano de Venture Capital enfocado en empresas que atienden la base de la pirámide. Comenzó su carrera profesional como consultor en Bain & Company México y The Bridgespan Group. Pato es egresado del MBA de Harvard Business School y de Ingeniería Industrial y de Sistemas del Georgia Institute of Technology y el Tecnológico de Monterrey. Cree firmemente en avanzar el desarrollo económico de Latinoamérica a través de potencializar el talento humano y construir compañías innovadoras. Con Pato voy a platicar sobre los inicios de Collective Academy, la estrategia que ha seguido para formar la comunidad de más de 1,000 estudiantes y mentores que hoy son parte de ella, su punto de vista sobre el futuro de la educación y mucho más.

Otto Graff es Partner en IGNIA Partners, IGNIA es un fondo de capital de riesgo en fase inicial que invierte en emprendedores tecnológicos de talla mundial. En este episodio Otto nos cuenta sobre la importancia de la red que se debe de tener con otros emprendedores para lograr una colaboración exitosa y lograr posicionarte en los mercados de hoy en día. Además de los procesos y la importancia del tiempo al tomar una decisión de inversión. Así como sus mejores consejos basado en su trayectoria como inversionista.

On episode 37 I talk with Christine Kenna of Ignia. Ignia invests in world-class tech entrepreneurs solving problems faced by the emerging middle class in Latin America. This special episode was recorded at LendIt Fintech LatAm in Miami on December 7th, 2021. Christine and I discussed investing in the emerging middle class. We covered Ignia's investment thesis, what the middle class looks like today in LatAm and how the pandemic has impacted this growing segment of the population. We also touched on entry points into fintech, how much in LatAm has changed in recent years, especially the shift in funding rounds, and what's next for the hottest fintech region in the world. So without further ado, Christine Kenna of Ignia. I hope you all enjoy the show and be prepared to learn about: Christine's journey to Ignia Ignia's investment thesis Types of companies Ignia invests in and why The current state of LatAm's middle class Covid's impact on LatAm's middle class The state of fintech awareness in LatAm today The impact of fintech on people's lives The best ways to increase access to fintech The best entry point into fintech How much the startup ecosystem has changed in recent years The evolution of funding rounds in LatAm The exit paths for startups What's next for the region And much more... 

El lado A es la historia de vida de un líder de impacto, un líder valiente, Leon Kraig. Leon trabajó por muchos en Mars, y luego participo en el desarrollo de un fondo pionero de inversión de impacto. Su vida deja múltiples hacks profesionales y personales para ser mejores personas, mejores líderes. vansa, crea experiencias educativas poderosas con tecnología, trabajamos con más de 350 compañías en América desde dos frentes:www.vansa.co1) CREAR: desarrollamos soluciones edtech para empresas como: cursos virtuales, inducciones, videos, juegos virtuales, microjuegos, podcasts y mucho más2) FORMAR: a través de una metodología híbrida/blended formamos al talento en las 10K ( 10 competencias clave para el presente y futuro del trabajo) de manera entretenida y aplicableSuscríbete para escuchar Hackers del Talento acá: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YhEwGc4OHlmdOZ3YffvJF?si=HhiZJb2MQCCIFAEOmG0DhA&dl_branch=1Suscríbete al newsletter para impactar el Talento acá: https://vansa.co/hackers-del-talento/newsletter-vansa/

¿Cómo transformar tu liderazgo? ¿Cómo conectar con empresas qué tienen un propósito de impacto? ¿Cómo poner a la gente clave en los cargos vale, en el lugar clave? ¿Cúal es la triada de los líderes en una empresa? Estás y más preguntas se resolverán en este episodio con Leon Kraig de Ignia. vansa, crea experiencias educativas poderosas con tecnología, trabajamos con más de 350 compañías en América desde dos frentes:www.vansa.co1) CREAR: desarrollamos soluciones edtech para empresas como: cursos virtuales, inducciones, videos, juegos virtuales, microjuegos, podcasts y mucho más2) FORMAR: a través de una metodología híbrida/blended formamos al talento en las 10K ( 10 competencias clave para el presente y futuro del trabajo) de manera entretenida y aplicableSuscríbete para escuchar Hackers del Talento acá: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YhEwGc4OHlmdOZ3YffvJF?si=HhiZJb2MQCCIFAEOmG0DhA&dl_branch=1Suscríbete al newsletter para impactar el Talento acá: https://vansa.co/hackers-del-talento/newsletter-vansa/

En la reciente conversación con Andrés Cadena de McKinsey & Co., hablábamos de los inmensos desafíos que la pandemia ha generado para las personas en la base de la pirámide y de la necesidad de revisar la manera como está estructurado en la actualidad el contrato social. En este episodio, he querido profundizar más en estas ideas y para ello nos acompañará Michael Chu, profesor e investigator del Harvard Business School en temas de microfinanzas, inclusión financiera y el rol que el sector privado tiene en servir a los segmentos populares que representan la mayoría de la ciudadanía. Michael ha jugado un rol protagónico en los avances en inclusión financiera en América Latina y en la creación y el liderazgo de plataformas de microfinanzas como BancoSol en Bolivia, Mibanco en Perú y Compartamos Banco en México. Es socio de IGNIA, un fondo de capital de riesgo en México, enfocado en invertir en emprendimientos disruptivos enfocados en proveer productos y servicios a la clase media emergente y a la población en la base de la pirámide.

En este episodio platicamos con Christine Kenna, socia de IGNIA, uno de los fondos líderes de Venture Capital en México. Ella nos platica sobre su proceso de inversión y cómo encuentra a aquellas empresas Fintechs con potencial de crecimiento, por su capacidad de resolver los problemas más relevantes en torno a las finanzas.

En este episodio nos acompaña Álvaro Rodríguez: Cofundador y Socio Director en Ignia, la firma de capital de riesgo que invierte en emprendedores tecnológicos de clase mundial que están resolviendo los problemas que enfrenta la clase media emergente en América Latina. Platicamos sobre: 1. La importancia de que las empresas inviertan en la preparación y capacitación de su personal y se vuelvan un semillero de talento. 2. La historia de película de Michael Chu, el socio fundador de Ignia junto a Álvaro, quien escapó con su familia de la persecución política en China. 3. La misión de ayudar a los emprendedores de hoy a levantar el capital para construir el mundo del mañana. Vamos a escucharlos.

En este episodio hablamos sobre ecommerce y salud visual, con Natalia Vargas, VP Ejecutiva Regional para Lentesplus.com. La plataforma de ecommerce de salud líder en Latinoámerica que busca democratizar el uso de dispositivos médicos para salud visual por medio de precios justos, un mejor servicio y mayores comodidades para los usuarios. Durante años, las ópticas tradicionales tenían el monopolio de la comercialización de lentes de contacto en América Latina. Los lentes de contacto eran costosos, tardaban en llegar y había que comprarlos en las ópticas tradicionales. En un mercado donde los clientes están acostumbrados a acudir a una óptica física, a pagar precios hasta tres veces más altos que en Estados Unidos y a enfrentar inventarios limitados y poca disponibilidad de producto; la plataforma de Lentesplus.com abrió nuevas posibilidades a los usuarios para comprar lentes de contacto online de una forma simple, eficiente y mucho más económica. Como emprendimiento, la plataforma recibió cerca de US$4 millones de inversión de los fondos Ignia, InQlab, Stella Maris e inversionistas ángeles, que impulsó la mejorar en el servicio y sus proyectos de expansión a nivel regional. Actualmente, la compañía tiene presencia en México, Colombia, Chile y Argentina, y planea continuar creciendo en estos mercados. El modelo de negocio permite cortos tiempos de entrega (el mismo día de la compra en ciudades principales) y servicio al cliente eficiente, mientras ofrece precios competitivos y un amplio catálogo de lentes de contacto. En Latinoamérica, donde el 43% de la población sufre de algún problema de salud visual y requiere atención médica óptica, Lentesplus.com representa una alternativa innovadora y altamente conveniente al mercado tradicional. Ayúdanos a seguir generando contenido de valor! con tu aporte mensual en este link: https://www.patreon.com/xtrategiatalks nos ayudas a seguir contando las historias de nuestros emprendedores, y lo más importante en español, cubriendo los gastos de producción del contenido. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Antes, si querías empezar una tienda online, estabas obligado a pagar miles de dólares a una agencia de desarrollo. Hoy, existen soluciones SaaS que permiten crear tu e-commerce en horas y por pocos dólares. Sobre esto conversaremos con Santiago Sosa, CEO y cofundador de Tienda Nube, startup que provee a emprendedores y PYME en Latinoamérica de las herramientas para crear, gestionar, y promover su tienda online. Hace poco, Tiendanube cerró su Serie C por USD 30 millones con fondos de venture capital como Kaszek Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, FJ Labs, IGNIA y Elevar Equity.Para revisar las notas del episodio, visita https://startupeable.com/tiendanube-e-commerce/Además, si te gusta nuestro Podcast, la manera más sencilla de ayudarnos es dejando una reseña en Apple Podcasts: https://ratethispodcast.com/startupeable y siguiéndonos en:- Web: https://startupeable.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupeable/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/startupeable- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupeable/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Startupeable

"La educación debe dejar de ser para el examen y empezar a ser para la vida” - Pato Bichara @patobichara  Pato es CEO de Collective Academy, la neo-universidad que tiene programas de maestría y aprendizaje corporativo.  Además Pato es socio en Xochi Ventures, miembro del Consortium for Learning Innovation de McKinsey & Company y ha trabajado en los equipos de IGNIA, el fondo mexicano de Venture Capital y de Bain & Company. Pato es egresado del MBA de Harvard Business School y de Ingeniería Industrial y de Sistemas del Georgia Institute of Technology y el Tecnológico de Monterrey.  Hoy hablamos de cómo detectar oportunidades, de cómo se ve el nacimiento de una empresa y de cómo pensamos sobre el futuro de la educación. Qué puedes aprender hoy: Rodéate de las personas correctas para detectar nuevas oportunidades. Identifica lo que te duele y descubre tu llamado en la vida. Hacks para mantenerte vigente y en constante aprendizaje. El camino revolucionario hacia dónde se dirige la educación. Notas del episodio en: https://cracks.la/101

Miguel Armaza interviews Christine Kenna, Partner at IGNIA, a Venture Capital firm that invests in innovative solutions for the emerging middle class in Latin America. Christine joined IGNIA in 2011 and has been investing and working with entrepreneurs in strategic planning, critical problem solving, and operational issues. We discussed her background, investing approach, the evolution of the fintech ecosystem in the region, and the important efforts she leads to continue improving diversity and inclusion within the private capital industry in Latin America. About IGNIA IGNIA is a leading Mexico-based venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs who are reinventing the way to do business with the emerging middle class. IGNIA invests in sectors where innovation has a high impact on people’s lives such as healthcare, housing, financial services and basic services (water, energy and communications). By providing effective market responses to the enormously underserved needs of low income populations, IGNIA empowers entrepreneurship and builds a more equitable. Christine Kenna Christine Kenna joined IGNIA in 2011 and focuses on managing portfolio companies and evaluating new investment opportunities. She works closely with entrepreneurs in strategic planning, critical problem solving, and operational issues. Christine leverages her operating experience gained from running the marketing and sales operations of EF Education First, the world´s largest private international education company, where she was a key figure in managing the company´s turnaround in Mexico. Previously, while working at Google during the company´s IPO, she developed international growth strategies and helped resolve human capital management challenges. As Managing Director of The Guggenheim Foundation in Mexico, Christine became familiar with challenges faced in Mexico as she helped street children reintegrate into society, and worked with Mexican public schools and teachers to implement innovative learning methods. As a Senior Associate at The Parthenon Group, a Boston-based strategy consulting firm, she learned rigorous financial analysis and applied herself to resolving international marketing issues for Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups. Christine graduated from Duke University with a BA in Economics and International Relations, and has an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Miguel Armaza sits down with David Poritz, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Credijusto, a company focused on lending to the underserved and rapidly growing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market in Mexico. The company aims to provide products that are superior in price, speed of delivery, and quality of customer experience. Credijusto uses a combination of cutting-edge software design, innovative applications of data science, and advanced internal processes for decision making and product structuring. Credijusto is backed by a world-class group of institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Victory Park Capital, QED Investors, Point72 Ventures, Kaszek Ventures, Thomvest Ventures, Broadhaven Ventures, Ignia, Elevar Equity, and John J. Mack. David Poritz David Poritz, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Credijusto, is responsible for leading the finance and legal departments as well as all investor outreach and engagement, including relationships with banks, credit funds and equity investors. Prior to Credijusto, he was the Co-Founder & President of Equitable Origin, an organization focused on standards development and certification of responsible energy development. David was a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford and holds an undergraduate degree from Brown University where he was a Harry S. Truman Scholar. About Credijusto Founded in 2015, Credijusto is a financial technology company focused on lending to the underserved and rapidly growing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market in Mexico — via products that are superior in price, speed of delivery and quality of customer experience. The company uses a combination of cutting-edge software design, innovative applications of data science and advanced internal processes for decision making and product structuring.

México ocupa el lugar 62 en el Índice de Progreso Social 2020, que clasifica el desempeño social de 163 países. De acuerdo con este índice, México tiene etiquetas en rojo; es decir: rendimiento inferior, en rubros de seguridad, inclusión y acceso a educación superior. Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui, cofundador de IGNIA y vocero del Índice de Progreso Social; nos habla al respecto.  El presidente López Obrador solicitará la consulta para enjuiciar a ex presidentes en caso de que Morena, su partido, no logre reunir las firmas necesarias | Hay un sabotaje a la estrategia de comunicación del gobierno para lidiar contra la COVID19, asegura Hugo López-Gatell | Donald Trump celebra hoy una ceremonia para firmar el acuerdo de normalización de relaciones diplomáticas entre Israel y Emiratos Árabes Unidos e Israel y Bahrein.

Christine Kenna, IGNIA: Building the Foundation of Mexico’s Venture Capital Industry, Ep 117 Christine Kenna could not have predicted that a consulting gig in Mexico City would lead her into building an entire career in investing in Latin America. Although Christine is originally from Palo Alto, she has been working and investing in Mexico since 2006. Over the years she has been a huge proponent of women investors and entrepreneurs creating initiatives like Women in Private Equity and Venture Capital in Mexico and Mujeres Invirtiendo.   Now, Christine is Partner at IGNIA, a venture capital firm based in Mexico City where she invests in companies that are serving the emerging middle class of the region. They focus on companies that are expanding into LatAm or are based in LatAm and are growing within the region.   I sat down with Christine to talk about how she ended up in Latin America and how her perception of venture capital completely changed when she started working at IGNIA. We also discuss how the industry in Latin America has changed since she arrived in 2006, and the benefits of being a woman in the venture capital and tech industries.  Getting into Venture Capital   Growing up, Christine had never pictured herself working in venture capital. She was actually put off by common misconceptions of the industry. However, she was always very intrigued by what was happening in Silicon Valley in terms of growth and innovation. She quickly became fascinated by how high growth startups could change lives, but only saw herself on the operating side for the rest of her career. That is, until she met IGNIA.   Listen to this episode of Crossing Borders to find out what it was like working with IGNIA during the early days of LatAm’s venture capital ecosystem. What it takes to be an investor in LatAm Christine explains that the opportunity in Latin America in 2006 was big. But with today’s infrastructure, the opportunity is even bigger. WIth 70% internet penetration, it’s one of the largest global markets for internet users. International investors are starting to see this value in the region and its consumers. However, Christine stresses that investors coming in to the region have to be willing to be on the ground and put in the extra work in order to help local entrepreneurs turn their vision into incredible companies.    Learn more about how the ecosystem has changed over the years and what it takes to be an investor in Latin America in this episode of Crossing Borders. Why being a woman in VC and tech in LatAm can be an advantage Women entrepreneurs and investors in LatAm often face challenges that their male counterparts wouldn’t. However, Christine points out that there are many advantages to being a woman in this industry as well. Because there are so few women in the sector, it’s easy to stand out and be listened to anytime she walks into a boardroom. Also as an investor, women are able to provide unique perspectives to inform better decisions, and create better returns.   Find out more about the benefits of being a woman in Latin America’s tech and VC industry in this episode of Crossing Borders.   Christine Kenna gets the greatest amount of satisfaction at IGNIA when she, along with her team, are helping entrepreneurs and their companies grow as much as possible in their journeys. Christine has played an enormous role in building Mexico’s network of female entrepreneurs leading various initiatives dedicated to providing support and training to women so that they can unleash their true potential.   Outline of this episode: [1:35] - About IGNIA  [4:45] - A career in investing in LatAm [8:37] - Changes in the ecosystem [12:56] - The LatAm entrepreneur [14:27] - Advice to entrepreneurs raising money in LatAm and abroad [17:04] - Being a woman in VC and tech in LatAm [22:11] - Advice to Christine’s younger self   Resources & people mentioned:  Christine Kenna IGNIA Michael Chu Alvaro Rodriguez Arregui Omidyar Network Women in Private Equity and Venture Capital in Mexico MBA Mujeres de México AMEXCAP  

In this Wharton Fintech Podcast episode, Miguel Armaza is joined by Iñigo Rumayor, Co-Founder and CRO of Arcus, the leading platform making fintech possible for everyone in the Americas. Arcus’ fintech-as-a-service platform helps any business launch a fintech business across the Americas including BBVA, Santander, Walmart, 7-Eleven and Rappi. Based in New York City, Arcus has raised $16M from Y-Combinator, Ignia, Maverick, Winklevoss, Initialized, HOF and Kapor. Inigo Rumayor Inigo is the co-founder and CRO of Arcus, the leading platform making fintech possible for everyone. Arcus’ fintech-as-a-service platform helps any business launch a fintech business across the Americas including BBVA, Santander, Walmart, 7-Eleven and Rappi. In his current role, Inigo is responsible for generating, managing and ensuring the growth of Arcus' business. As a founding member of Arcus, Inigo has served in several roles at the company, including a Vice President and CFO. Prior to Arcus, Inigo worked at Morgan Stanley and as the Managing Director of Rumayor Genetics, his family business, managing all aspects of the operations and expansion of the company. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. About Arcus Arcus is the leading platform making fintech possible for everyone. Arcus’ fintech-as-a-service platform helps any business launch a fintech business. The world’s largest and most innovative companies choose Arcus to launch fintech products across the Americas including BBVA, Santander, Walmart, 7-Eleven and Rappi. The company is based in New York City and has raised $16M from Y-Combinator, Ignia, Maverick, Winklevoss, Initialized, HOF and Kapor. For more information, please visit https://www.arcusfi.com/

David Poritz is the co-founder and CEO of Credijusto which provides an online lending platform designed to offer easy, reliable, and transparent credit for SMEs. The company has raised over $300 million from Goldman Sachs, QED Investors, Credit Suisse, Kaszek Ventures, Thomvest Ventures, GS Growth, Point72 Ventures, Ignia, Supernode Ventures, Broadhaven Capital Partners, and Victory Park Capital to name a few. 

David Poritz is the co-founder and CEO of Credijusto which provides an online lending platform designed to offer easy, reliable, and transparent credit for SMEs. The company has raised over $300 million from Goldman Sachs, QED Investors, Credit Suisse, Kaszek Ventures, Thomvest Ventures, GS Growth, Point72 Ventures, Ignia, Supernode Ventures, Broadhaven Capital Partners, and Victory Park Capital to name a few. 

In the final episode of the first season of the Leadership In Extraordinary Times podcast, María Ariza, Alvaro Rodríguez Arregui and Matthew Amengual discuss the impact of Covid-19 on Mexico’s economy and financial markets, and what’s being done to address it.The country faces significant social and economic challenges, but could it be a land of opportunity for those who can be entrepreneurial through the pandemic? Featuring:María Ariza (@maria_ariza), General Director of the New Institutional Stock Exchange (BIVA) in MexicoAlvaro Rodríguez Arregui (@alvarodrigueza), Co-Founder and Managing Partner of IGNIA venture capitalMatthew Amengual (@amengualmatt), Associate Professor in International Business, Saïd Business School https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/ For more Business Insights head to Oxford AnswersCredits:Producer/editor – Eve Streeter for Stabl

#LaEntrevista Álvaro Rodríguez, Cofundador Y Director General de IGNIA, nos habla sobre los retos económicos que se presentan por los estragos del Covid-19. #LaEntrevista Fabricio Ikeda, Director del Área De Fraude y Cumplimiento Regulatorio Latam de Fico, nos habla sobre la apertura de cuentas financieras digitales en México. #LaEntrevista Yanira Reyes, Líder De Analytics De Nielsen México, nos comenta que el 75% de los mexicanos consideran que el Covid-19 ha afectado su estilo de vida.

"Hay que escuchar a los datos, aunque duelan", menciona Karla Berman respecto a la transformación que han sufrido los medios de comunicación y cómo estos deben afrontar un ecosistema marcado por los números, los cambios en algoritmos y el boom de los nichos como una avenida para hacer negocio alrededor del contenido.  Karla es Vicepresidenta de Ventas de Yalo, fue Directora de Customer Products para Google México y Directora de Entretenimiento y Estilo de Vida en Grupo Expansión. Además, es miembro del Investment Committee de Ignia.  La de Karla ha sido una carrera imparable. Ha pasado del periodismo, área en la que fue reportera para el Periódico Reforma en sus inicios, a dirigir empresas tanto editoriales como de tecnología en su vinculación a los contenidos y al marketing, que también atraviesa una profunda transformación a partir de la proliferación de puntos de contacto digitales, lo que de manera natural ha derivado en una batalla de las marcas por consolidar su propuesta omnicanal, punto que ahora ataca en Yalo, empresa dedicada a la generación de chatbots para grandes marcas a nivel internacional.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christine Kenna is a parter at IGNIA focused on investments in Mexico. Listen as she walks us through the pivotal moments of her life that have led her to where she is now. Christine has previously worked at EF Education first, Google, Parthenon Group, and the Guggenheim Foundation. This is a story you won't want to miss. Signup for our newsletter to get notified of the latest release and to receive the latest insights in VC and startups http://eepurl.com/dzVE5j

Esta semana les tengo 3 episodios especiales y déjenme les cuento brevemente por qué. A finales del año pasado me invitaron a participar en TEDXPaseo Santa Lucía si tienen curiosidad pueden encontrar el video en dementes.mx/conferencias pero el punto es que aparte de participar como ponente, se nos ocurrió en los breaks grabar episodios breves de DEMENTES con algunos de los invitados. Son episodios mucho más cortos que lo que acostumbran ver por aquí, grabados completamente en vivo, es la primera vez que hacemos esto y con la audiencia de TEDXPaseoSantaLucía. Los 3 episodios de esta semana son el resultado de este experimento así que espero que los disfruten.    Este primer episodio tuve la oportunidad de platicar con mi estimado Pato Bichara     Pato hoy en día es el Director General de Collective Academy, una plataforma de aprendizaje enfocada en acelerar la trayectoria profesional de jóvenes profesionistas con herramientas, mentores y experiencias de negocios, tecnología e innovación.     Comenzó su carrera profesional como consultor en Bain & Company México y The Bridgespan Group.    Después de eso fue parte del equipo de Polymath Ventures en Colombia, lanzando empresas para la clase media Latinoamericana, y del equipo de inversión de IGNIA, el fondo mexicano de Venture Capital enfocado en empresas que atienden la base de la pirámide.    Pato es egresado del MBA de Harvard Business School y de Ingeniería Industrial y de Sistemas del Georgia Institute of Technology y el Tecnológico de Monterrey.   Y Cree firmemente en avanzar el desarrollo económico de Latinoamérica a través de potencializar el talento humano y construir compañías innovadoras. Pronto tendremos un episodio completo con Pato pero por ahora les dejo con esta breve pero motivadora conversación que tuvimos en vivo en TEDXPaseoSantaLucía.   Por cierto, si están interesados en llevar su carrera profesional más lejos les recomiendo que le echen un ojo a Collective Academy y vayan a una clase de prueba. Entérense de más entrando a dementes.mx/CA  Esta semana les tengo 3 episodios especiales y déjenme les cuento brevemente por qué. A finales del año pasado me invitaron a participar en TEDXPaseo Santa Lucía si tienen curiosidad pueden encontrar el video en dementes.mx/conferencias pero el punto es que aparte de participar como ponente, se nos ocurrió en los breaks grabar episodios breves de DEMENTES con algunos de los invitados. Son episodios mucho más cortos que lo que acostumbran ver por aquí, grabados completamente en vivo, es la primera vez que hacemos esto y con la audiencia de TEDXPaseoSantaLucía. Los 3 episodios de esta semana son el resultado de este experimento así que espero que los disfruten.    Este primer episodio tuve la oportunidad de platicar con mi estimado Pato Bichara     Pato hoy en día es el Director General de Collective Academy, una plataforma de aprendizaje enfocada en acelerar la trayectoria profesional de jóvenes profesionistas con herramientas, mentores y experiencias de negocios, tecnología e innovación.     Comenzó su carrera profesional como consultor en Bain & Company México y The Bridgespan Group.    Después de eso fue parte del equipo de Polymath Ventures en Colombia, lanzando empresas para la clase media Latinoamericana, y del equipo de inversión de IGNIA, el fondo mexicano de Venture Capital enfocado en empresas que atienden la base de la pirámide.    Pato es egresado del MBA de Harvard Business School y de Ingeniería Industrial y de Sistemas del Georgia Institute of Technology y el Tecnológico de Monterrey.   Y Cree firmemente en avanzar el desarrollo económico de Latinoamérica a través de potencializar el talento humano y construir compañías innovadoras. Pronto tendremos un episodio completo con Pato pero por ahora les dejo con esta breve pero motivadora conversación que tuvimos en vivo en TEDXPaseoSantaLucía.   Por cierto, si están interesados en llevar su carrera profesional más lejos les recomiendo que le echen un ojo a Collective Academy y vayan a una clase de prueba. Entérense de más entrando a dementes.mx/CA 

Regresa Xponente, el espacio que busca dar a conocer y promover el ecosistema emprendedor en México a través de plataformas e iniciativas. Por dos años consecutivos Xponente se transmitió a todo el País a través de las emisoras de Grupo Imagen Multimedia. En este primer episodio invitamos a la Dra. Carla Guzmán de Growing Steps, un proyecto de alto impacto que busca desarrollar prótesis adaptables al crecimiento de los niños. También platicó con nosotros Otto Graff de IGNIA, un fondo de inversión que se enfoca a apoyar empresas dirigidas a la clase media emergente.José Luis Ayala conductor de Xponente en las temporadas anteriores, entrega la estafeta a Ricardo Salas, quien será el nuevo conductor del programa.

Welcome to the very first episode of Wine Down Therapy with Candace and Chris. This week, we taste Ignia, a 2016 Portugal Red Blend, and tackle social media drama at the same time... among other things. Visit us on: Website: www.winedowntherapy.com Anchor: https://anchor.fm/winedowntherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winedowntherapy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WineDownTherapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winedowntherapy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wine-down-therapy/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/winedowntherapy Music by: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Vhd6Kc4TZls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/winedowntherapy/support

¿Que no hay oportunidades de negocio en México? Nada más asómate a un centro comercial, para que veas la actividad. Hay una clase media emergente que busca nuevos servicios y productos. Las empresas que aprovechan esa oportunidad, pueden obtener capital en un fondo como Ignia, del que es fundador Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui, que platica con Oso y Roberto. 

Podcast del programa Imagen Empresarial transmitido originalmente el 31 de marzo de 2017 Entrevistado: Álvaro Rodríguez, fundador y director de IGNIA

Daniel McAuley sits down with Sarah Millar to discuss financial inclusion and the entrepreneurial ecosystems in Latin America. Sarah Spent her summer working with both Petsy.mx and IGNIA in Mexico and is heading back into impact investing after Wharton.